1) Loser Pays.
I agree wholeheartedly!
2) Massive tort reform on a unprecedented level
How about replacing "preponderance of evidence" with "reasonable doubt" for starters. And, stop preventing the defendant from fully arguing their case (as in the GM Malibu gas tank case in Florida where GM couldn't present all its defending evidence).
3) Widespread empowerment of paralegals for independent practice
There's lots of things a paralegal should be able to do such as wills, etc.
4) An end to punitive damages.
I most certainly agree - if something is worthy of punishment, it should be made illegal and tried in the criminal justice system.
5) An end to bogus class action suits.
I agree again. Plenty of suits have been filed on behalf of "plaintiffs" (unwitting plaintiffs in many cases) where the plaintiff gains nearly zero reward for the alleged wrongs.
6) Outlawing contingency fees.
I'm not sure if this should be done. I generally accept that 2 parties can contract for whatever payment-for-services method that they want.
7) Lawyers forbidden from running from office. They are agents of the judiciary.
There is an inherent conflict of interest that arises when a lawyer becomes a legislator.
8) Most important: a total disempowerment of the bar associations. Lawyer discipline by true consumer control. Like any other industry.
Yes, the Bar associations have been leaning left for a number of years - they have become political organizations rather than self-policing organizations for lawyers.